Diplomat AMP 8702 Washer Dryer – motor sticking

[R]

I have a Diplomat APM 8702 washer dryer. The motor is slipping / sticking during the intital reverse drum action at begining of wash cycle. The motor struggles to turn the drum and makes a buzzing noise. Once the programe advances to multiple reverse drum revolutions and to the spin mode the motor turns the drum OK.

I have taken motor out to check brushes, however can not find any brushes on this type of motor (TIPO M51). Put motor back. Drum turned OK in reverse drum action for a couple of washes then started slipping again.

I have checked belt tension, approx 1/2″ slack which should be OK and drum turns by hand with ease. The machine washes and drys OK other than the above problem.

Is this a motor roblem or a PCB / control module issue.

Please can you advise me of solution to see if I can fix the problem or wether I should replace the machine.

Regards

R Ward

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat AMP 8702 Washer Dryer – motor sticking

Induction motor on this machine, so no brushes. It does, however, use a capacitor to “kick off” the motor. This gradually lose the ability to charge, so the motor will labour or stall.

Selection of capacitors HERE – yours will be either 18 or 20uf.

Stay safe, power off.

Penguin45.

[R]

Re: Diplomat AMP 8702 Washer Dryer – motor sticking

Many thanks for your prompt response & advice. I will get new capictor & hopefully this cure problem. I will post outcome so others can benefit from your solution.

Regards

R Ward

[R]

Re: Diplomat AMP 8702 Washer Dryer – motor sticking

Penguin45′

I have purchased a 18uF capacitor and fitted it to my machine. The drum now turns in any direction, even with full load in wash mode.

Many thanks for your assistance

Richard Ward

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat AMP 8702 Washer Dryer – motor sticking

Well done.

P45.

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